Hamonado Meatballs

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

For the meatball, mix all the ingredients together until well incorporated. Place in refrigerator and let cure for at least 8 hours.

Step 2

Once the meat is cured, shape them into meatballs. Fry it until golden brown. The inside will be pinkish because of the curing salt. It will resemble ham/spam.

Step 3

Dice the onions, mince the garlic, and drain the pineapple chunks. Reserve the juice for the sauce. Make a slurry with the cornstarch and 1/2 cup water

Step 4

To make the sauce, sautee the onions and garlic until the onions are translucent. Add cloves and sautee for 30 seconds. Add the pineapple juice and 1/2 cup water and bring to a boil.

Step 5

Once boiling, add the brown sugar and soy sauce. Bring to a boil again.

Step 6

When it comes to a boil, add the cornstarch slurry and cook until sauce thickens. Add the meatballs pineapples and toss in the sauce. Serve warm.